India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained Ayush Badoni's maiden ODI call-up as a replacement for the injured Washington Sundar. Kotak emphasized Badoni's ability to bowl 4-5 overs, stating that teams need more than five bowlers, especially with injuries. While Badoni's batting form has been modest recently, his bowling performance for Delhi and India A, along with his IPL experience, were cited as key factors for his selection to provide bowling depth.